STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / AK
Alaska electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 28.83¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate28.83¢
1 month+2.2%
1 year+5.6%
5 years+23.3%
Cost to run common equipment in Alaska
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $42 | $506 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $5 | $61 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $69 | $830 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $81 | $969 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $86 | $1,038 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $53 | $631 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $52 | $623 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $108 | $1,297 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $14 | $173 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $11 | $135 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $7 | $90 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $12 | $150 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $17 | $208 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $22 | $259 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $8 | $101 |